DLR Consulting is an organization that is committed to supporting individuals and organizations in the pursuit of continuous learning and forward-thinking leadership DLR Consulting provides:

• Educational opportunities which are centered around the principles of excellence, integrity, relationships and encouragement
• American Sign Language/English interpreting services in a range of settings
• Consultation and project management in the development of assessment tools for interpreters
• Forward-thinking leadership to organizations who desire innovative solutions which enhance individual and organizational effectiveness

Our Function

Here's what we do:

1. Develop and deliver effective adult education opportunities for American Sign Language/English interpreters
   • We have offered workshops across Canada as well as in Bermuda, Switzerland, and the United States Topics addressed:
     • Message Equivalency for Interpreters
     • Bringing Out the Best in Our Work
     • Working in Legal Settings
     • Mentorship
     • Oppression
     • Interpreting in Educational Settings
     • Preparing for Interpreter Assessment
     • Consecutive Interpretation
2. Develop and deliver organizational training for those interested in enhancing their effectiveness.
   • Some of our workshops include the following:
     • Organizational Development
     • Strategic Planning
     • Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
     • Effective Business Communication
     • Board Development for Non-Profit Organizations
3. Provide American Sign Language/English interpretation in a range of environments from court, mental health, conferences and health care settings
4. Provide diagnostic assessments for working interpreters and develop self-study professional development plans
5. Offer complete project management, based on a model of community consultation, in order to research, develop and implement interpreter assessment tools
   • The most recent project we have completed: Medical Interpreting Services Tool, developed for the province of British Columbia, Medical Interpreting Services

Our Vision

• We have created an organization that is centered around the principles of excellence, integrity, diversity, and encouragement.

• We value lifelong learning, relationships, contribution, and respect.

• We revere admirable characteristics in others, such as being caring, enthusiastic, fair, respectful and principle-centered, and we attempt to integrate these traits into our own lives.

Debra Russell, Adult Educator, Certified Interpreter Ph.D.